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Definition of apostle : 1. A brief letter dimissory sent by a court appealed from to the superior court, stating the case, etc.; a paper sent up on appeals in the admiralty courts.
2. Literally: One sent forth; a messenger. Specifically: One of the twelve disciples of Christ, specially chosen as his companions and witnesses, and sent forth to preach the gospel.
3. The missionary who first plants the Christian faith in any part of the world; also, one who initiates any great moral reform, or first advocates any important belief; one who has extraordinary success as a missionary or reformer; as, Dionysius of Corinth is called the apostle of France, John Eliot the apostle to the Indians, Theobald Mathew the apostle of temperance.

Synonyms:

adherent, sponsor, advocate, sympathizer, tub-thumper, missioner, paladin, hierophant, booster, proponent, exponent, promoter, supporter, true believer, Him, Father, protagonist, friend, the Holy Ghost, religion, high priest, advocator, His, backer, espouser, champion, He, white knight, Christ, herald, gospeler, ideologue, expounder, apostolic

evangelist, missionary, witness, follower, disciple

Usage examples:

• His fame as an apostle of the philosophic life aroused the suspicions of Nero, and he was exiled to Gyarus. - "Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius", Samuel Dill.
• Verses 3- 14 of this chapter constitute the most sustained and perfect act of praise that is found in the apostle’ s letters. - "The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians", G. G. Findlay.
• I believe, young man, that you want to play the part of an apostle of truth. - "Master Olof A Drama in Five Acts", August Strindberg.